In order to be successful in an online learning environment, you will need to have some basic computer skills. Your online learning experience will be less stressful if these competencies have been mastered:

Operate a web browser

Download, upload, and install files

Access your e-mail account

Send and receive e-mail with attachments

Use a word processor to create and print documents

Use presentation software (such as PowerPoint) to create presentation slides

Email software (Outlook Express, Eudora, or Thunderbird) or a free webmail service such as Gmail, Yahoo!, or Hotmail. As an RLC student, a WarriorMail account has been set up for your free access and use. For more information about WarriorMail see Step 2.

Spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel (or another compatible program).

Some software packages are available free of charge. Please visit the Software Directory for available free downloadable versions. Also, additional technology information can be found on the RLC Information Technology page.